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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 13, 2012.

Issue #2 is in!

Update #30 · Apr 8, 2013 · comment

Hi all,

I want to thank everyone again for all their support in helping make this project happen. I'm going to be heading to Boston for the Comicon from April 20th  till the 21st so if you are in Boston stop by and we can shoot the breeze. 

Issue #2 is printed and ready for shipping this week.  It will be sent out on thrusday to all backers who ordered it so you should receive your orders by no later than wednesday of next week.  After getting back several reviews from people important changes were made to Issue #1 and any new copies printed will reflect those changes.  That being said the copies you have might one day be worth something.  Issue #3 is well underway and hopefully will be ready for print next month.

I encourage all of you to join the Calamitous Black Devils on facebook at: www.facebook.com/TheCalamitousBlackDevils

Want issue #2 but didnt order one?  Go to this link http://www.comixpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=2172

Thanks everyone I look forward to your feedback

Sincerely,

Joseph Schmalke

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PDF's of #2 sent

Update #29 - For backers only · Feb 20, 2013 · comment

For backers only. If you're a backer of this project, please log in to read this post.

Done.

Update #28 · Feb 14, 2013 · comment

The second issue is going to the printers.  I'll email you all when the shipment comes in and is on it's way to your house.

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Issue #2

Update #27 · Feb 12, 2013 · comment

So issue #2 is currently in the final editing phase right now and Issue #3 is being storyboarded.  Hopefully issue #2 PDF's will be going out to all people that purchased it this weekend!  After that it’s being sent to the printers for the expected delivery date of March. If you did not purchase issue #2 but are interested in purchasing one I will be making it available though my online store as soon as it gets back from the printers and I'll be posting a link to it here.  Thanks again to everyone who helped back this project. 

You can purchase Calamitous Black Devils T-shirts, Limited edition prints, and extra copies of issue #1 at

http://www.josephschmalke.com/the-calamitous-black-devils/

In the mean time I'll share with you recent reviews on the 1st issue.

www.innsmouthfreepress.com/blog/?p=20355

http://g33kl1f3.com/the-calamitous-black-devils-is-a-not-to-be-missed-comic-series/

Sincerely,

Joseph Schmalke

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Issue #3 Cover

Update #26 · Dec 31, 2012 · comment

Happy New Year!

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    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Your support means a lot. I will send you some special PDF's via email featuring original sketches and character designs before the launch of the book. Once again, thank you.

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    NEW REWARD - CONTINUE THE FIGHT PRINT PACKAGE a printed and signed copy of issue #1 (Regular cover) mailed to you anywhere in the US (additional shipping for foreign orders) plus a guaranteed Printed copy of issue #2 upon its completion in 2013.

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    CONTINUE THE FIGHT PACKAGE A printed and signed copy of issue #1 (regular cover) mailed to you anywhere in the US (additional shipping for foreign orders) and a PDF of issue #1 upon completion of the project plus a guaranteed PDF copy of issue #2 upon its completion in 2013.

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    NEW REWARD - CONTINUE THE FIGHT LIMITED EDITION PRINT PACKAGE a printed and signed copy of issue #1(Limited Edition cover) mailed to you anywhere in the US (additional shipping for foreign orders) and a PDF of issue #1 upon completion of the project plus a guaranteed Printed and PDF copy of issue #2 upon its completion in 2013.

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    THE INK PACKAGE My first paying gig as an artist was in New Orleans, tattooing in the back of a barber shop. This package includes printed and signed copies of the regular and limited edition issues mailed to you, PLUS I will create a tattoo design of your choosing. While you certainly may choose a design of Ana-Zaha, the Ancient One (the flaming skeleton lady on the left), I have done other designs as well-- the only limit is your imagination. Imagine the Commission Package, but instead of being on your wall, it will be on your body.

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    YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY SOLDIER PACKAGE I will draw your likeness onto a character in the comic and you will be depicted as one of the elite Black Devils in issue #1. This character will have a limited speaking role in the book. You will also get a printed and signed copy of issue #1 (limited and regular editions) mailed to you anywhere in the US (additional shipping for foreign orders). You will also get a special thanks inside the front cover of the first issue.

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    YOU ARE IMMORTALIZED PACKAGE I will draw your likeness onto a character in the comic and you will be cracking some skulls as one of the Bound (Alien-human hybrid) during an epic battle scene in issue #1. This character has a line of dialog as well. You will also get a printed and signed copy of issue #1 (limited and regular editions) mailed to you anywhere in the US (additional shipping for foreign orders). You will also get a special thanks inside the front cover of the first issue.

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    NEW REWARD- I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A SPACE VAMPIRE. I will draw your likeness onto a character in the comic and you will be depicted as one of the Vry-Gori a race of blood sucking humanoids in issue #2. This character will have a limited speaking role in the book. You will also get a printed and signed copy of issue #1 (limited and regular editions) mailed to you anywhere in the US and a printed and signed copy of issue #2 upon its completion in 2013 (additional shipping for foreign orders).

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    THE ARCHIVIST PACKAGE You will get printed and signed copies of the regular and limited edition issues mailed to you, a special thank you in issue #1 and a piece of my art of your choosing from available pieces. Check out my work at www.josephschmalke.com

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    COMMISSION PACKAGE You will get printed and signed copies of the regular and limited edition issues mailed to you and a special thank you in issue #1 . I will also create a one of a kind piece of art work just for you. You tell me what you want me to draw. Commission me to do a cover for your book, a piece for your wall or a cover for your album. I have done everything from family portraits to pandas smoking bongs. Sky's the limit! Check out www.josephschmalke.com to get a taste of my work.

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